Joy Elisse Garner
Klamath Falls, OR - STR?
Trying to analyze the market for investing in a property that we would convert to Airbnb/bougie short term rentals. Totally unfamiliar with that area and for some reason, the market analyzing tools (airdna) aren’t wor...
Dan DiFilippo
The Price of Appreciation
Appreciation is not the most tangible or stable factor in real estate investing. Its effects are varied throughout the different markets around the country and it is less concrete than cash-flow. There are arguments...
Erik Schofield
Deal for a friend. Does this make sense?
My friend just came to me asking if this deal made sense. I told her what I thought, but I wanted to know what you all thought as well to see if there's something she or I are missing.
A friend of hers came to her sa...
J Hart
New Construction Exceeding 12month build term
Currently building a new home and due to a variety of pandemic, supply and weather related delays (we’re in the mountains), it’s exceeding the 12-month build window on my construction-to-permanent loan. Original rate ...
Donovan Keith
Bank Recommendations for Checking + Security Deposits
Hi,I've just put in a backup offer for my first investment property in Oregon. It's a Single Family Residence (SFR) with an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Grandma Unit) in the back. As much as possible, I'd like to ha...
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New to REI- Also in Central Florida
Just a quick hello to everyone here! It is amazing the wealth of information I have found here today. I will start out by introducing myself, I am currently a licensed Mortgage broker/Realtor here in Florida and aft...
Tiffany Sy
First Investment Property Analysis California
Hi BiggerPockets,I'm a newbie in real estate investing. So far I've just read books and articles on the topic and played with the Bigger Pockets calculators. I want to buy and hold rental property for cash flow so tha...
Ethan Johnson
Wholesaling, Direct Mail Target Area
Hello BP,My name is Ethan Johnson. I live in the Portland, Oregon area. I am new to the world of real estate investing and i'm looking to get my foot in the door through launching a direct mail marketing campaign to b...
Johann Jells
Are appraisal "method" numbers a complete farce?
Frankly, my impression of the appraisal process is this: they glance at some comps, instantly decide what they think the value is, then groom all the numbers to support what they decided, doctoring the drawing for sq ...
Tony H.
Turbotax 1031 Exchange Questions
Hi BP,I am having an issue with Turbotax Premier. I really dont think this is asking for a tax advice (I would have gone to a CPA..), but I was just wondering if any of you use Turbotax to do your taxes that involves ...